Yes, I Know YOU Like Them, But Here Are 5 Disney World Restaurants I Avoid

I know I might get burned at the stake for these takes, but I think these Disney World restaurants are totally skippable.

To be clear, there is no Disney restaurant I REFUSE to visit, and I’ll always go in with an open mind. Our team of Disney experts makes it a specific point to try EVERYTHING and deliver fair reviews void of bias. With that said, we all have our favorites and least favorites, and when I’m perusing Disney World on my personal time, there are five popular restaurants I tend to avoid.

Right off the bat, I gotta let you know: I’m not really into character dining experiences. They aren’t cheap, can be loud, and I prefer an intimate dining setting where the only stranger I’m interacting with is my server. As an introvert who generally avoids character experiences, I am envious of those who crave them — but I just can’t get that into it, and that’s why I generally skip Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom.

I previously mentioned the prices and…yeah..they’re steep. In 2025, the adult prices are $74 per person for breakfast and $88 per person for lunch and dinner, and that doesn’t count tax and gratuity. It’s also debatable whether or not the food is worth the price. In truth, you’re probably paying more for the experience of eating in Cinderella Castle while meeting Disney Princesses. Still, it’s one of the toughest reservations at Disney World to get and one of the most unique dining experiences you can have anywhere.

Sticking with character dining, one restaurant that often gets a lot of flak from the AllEars team is Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The food isn’t impressive enough to sit and dine in such a loud environment outside of the parks (especially if you aren’t staying at the Contemporary).

It’s kind of a chaotic dining experience, but you do get to meet some iconic characters, and this is a popular spot for small kids, so I definitely get it if it’s one of your favs.

Budget and availability matter — and EPCOT’s Space 220 struggles with both. This is a really popular restaurant at EPCOT, and it can be tough to get a reservation. It makes sense, as this themed restaurant lets you eat in a simulated space station.

If you do land a reservation, get ready to drop some cash. The Lunch prix fixe menu is $55 per person, and the Dinner menu is $79 per person. The food here is good, but again, you’re paying more for the ambiance.

You can still travel 220 miles above Earth and get the great ambiance with Space 220’s lounge, which offers much more affordable bites in addition to cocktails and other alcoholic beverages.

50’s Prime Time Café in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is pretty divisive as is. Styled like a 50’s American family kitchen, the staff treats you like…well…family. If you don’t follow table etiquette or fail to eat your veggies, expect to be chastised or get a “time out”. This is kind of an interactive dining experience.

Sure, it’s cool that you’re allowed to watch shows from 1955 on a retro TV while eating dinner,  but, as I previously mentioned, I prefer a more intimate dining setting. While I don’t mind talking to a server, getting in trouble with them is typically not on my to-do list.

The food here is legit, and this is truly a unique dining experience, but I’m anxious enough without having to worry about a committed-to-the-bit server. I definitely appreciate the vibes here, and it’s obvious the place is packed with love — but it can be too much for introverted folks like myself.

Ironically enough, the last restaurant on my list is actually one of my favorites. I adore Liberty Tree Tavern.  The food here is DELICIOUS, and I think it’s fairly priced at $44 per adult (you get unlimited food). I even often find myself dreaming about going back to eat this huge all-you-care-to-enjoy Thanksgiving-style meal. So why do I ultimately end up skipping it?

My dining parties are usually pretty light (myself or with one other person). I honestly feel really guilty about all the leftovers, and I’m not gonna lug my food around Magic Kingdom all day in the Florida heat. But hey, if you’ve got the appetite or are in a larger group, I can’t recommend Liberty Tree Tavern enough!

We’ve literally eaten at EVERY SINGLE DISNEY WORLD RESTAURANT, and while we have our favorites and least favorites, we know that taste is subjective, so try as many places as you can and share your reviews with us!

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